Press Release March 9, 2018

Music Industry Internship Unveiled at Music & Arts Corporate Headquarters in Frederick, Maryland

Frederick, Md.- Two brands within the Guitar Center enterprise will launch a comprehensive music industry internship program at the Music & Arts corporate office in Frederick, Maryland.

The program is designed for college students interested in gaining experience in the music business industry. Opportunities are available in the marketing, digital marketing, sales operations and merchandising departments.

"This internship program is a welcomed addition to our business model," said Kurt Witt, director of merchandising at Music & Arts. "We're excited to bring practical experiences to the next generation of industry professionals."

In addition to daily tasks and responsibilities within the office, interns are required to present a final project about a relevant topic of potential impact to their respective departments. Each capstone presentation will have the potential for implementation following the internship.

Not only is the internship program poised to prepare students for the music business industry, but it also brings students valuable connections to the industry's top vendors such as Yamaha, Vandoren, Conn-Selmer, Fender and more.

About Music & Arts
Since the 1990's, Music & Arts has expanded nationwide through organic growth and a series of acquisitions and mergers with other music dealers. In 2005, Music & Arts joined forces with American Music to become the largest band and orchestra instrument retailer in the United States.

Music & Arts now comprises 150+ retail stores, 120+ educational representatives, and 300+ affiliate locations. Based in Frederick, Maryland, the company of trained musicians offers friendly service and everything musical for students, parents, and educators.

About Woodwind & Brasswind
Backed by over 35 years of experience, Woodwind & Brasswind offers a fast and convenient way to find all the band & orchestra instruments and accessories you need in one place.

Woodwind & Brasswind offers more than 65,000 musical products. The company carries a full range of woodwind instruments such as saxophones, clarinets, flutes, oboes and bassoons plus woodwind accessories such as saxophone reeds, clarinet reeds, ligatures, mouthpieces and more. We also have a wide selection of brass instruments including trumpets, trombones and tubas as well as marching brass, plus accessories like brass mouthpieces and mutes. Woodwind & Brasswind also carries orchestral strings, sheet music and method books, drums, guitars and classroom instruments.